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Taco Bell Ignites Taste Buds with New Carne Asada
14 Nov
Summary
- Taco Bell is testing a new carne asada protein.
- The new protein is available in six Cantina menu items.
- This test is currently limited to Nashville and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Taco Bell is currently testing a new carne asada protein, which is being integrated into six of its Cantina menu items. This new steak features a marinade with citrus and savory seasonings, is cooked sous vide, then seared and cut into small chunks to achieve a deeper, grilled flavor. The rollout is part of Taco Bell's initiative to highlight its Cantina menu.
As of November 14, 2026, this carne asada offering is exclusively available in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The six menu items include a loaded Chalupa Lime Bowl, a Sonoran-style burrito, a Crispy Taco, a Soft Taco, a smaller Street Chalupa, and a Rolled Quesadilla. All items are served with an Avocado Verde Salsa packet.
This test could lead to carne asada becoming a permanent fixture on Taco Bell's menu, though an expansion beyond the initial test markets has not yet been announced. The Cantina menu has previously seen additions like slow-roasted chicken.
